Catamaran Better Days

Catamaran Better Days (previously named White House) is a 2012, 50' Lagoon Catamaran offering crewed yacht charters in the BVI & USVI. She features on-board scuba diving for certified guests and accommodations for up to 6 guests in 3 Queen cabins. Catamaran Better Days is a Carefree Yacht Charters affordable pick for families, couples, divers, or special occasions.

Here's what Taylor & Margaret told Carefree Yacht Charters about their fun factor: "We have designed our lives around the pursuit of unique experiences and quality times shared with family and friends. We like to think this makes us qualified guides on the matter, whether it’s teaching a guest to sail, hooking into a monster mahi-mahi, helping someone catch their first wave surfing, or sharing the secret to a good cocktail through extensive sampling. Margaret has a lot of fun with her food and her "Once Around The World" menu option will allow guests to share in her adventures through traveling while at the dinner table. We're enthusiastic about all the Virgin Islands has to offer and in our experience, it’s contagious."

Contact Us

To learn more about this crew or for further details about BETTER DAYS, call us in our South Florida office at (954) 980-9281, toll free at (888) 670-6884 or fill out our Quick Request Form.

What Our Carefree Clients Said About Us

A group of girlfriends that we booked aboard 50' Catamaran Better Days in April, 2018 said: I think I can speak for all of us when I say that our trip was PHENOMENAL!!! I have to say, again, Lynne, how much I appreciated your willingness to work with us with everything you had going on with the re-build down there. You made our trip and experience 'a breeze' (pardon the pun :) I'll be chartering again for my son's graduation in 2020 and would be happy to work with you again! Many, many thanks! Hope B., California

Pictures

Video

Watch this short video featuring a family that we booked aboard Better Days in June, 2018.

Rates

Season

Passengers

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Summer 2018

$15,500.00

$16,250.00

$17,000.00

$17,750.00

$18,500.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Winter 2018 to 2019

$15,500.00

$16,250.00

$17,000.00

$17,750.00

$18,500.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Summer 2019

$15,500.00

$16,250.00

$17,000.00

$17,750.00

$18,500.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Winter 2019 to 2020

$15,500.00

$16,250.00

$17,000.00

$17,750.00

$18,500.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Special Offer

50 feet

Accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins

Rates from $15,500 to $18,500

Save $250 for each child 15 or under at the time of the charter

Maximum of 4 child discounts per charter

May be pro-rated to 6 nights

Price Details

Christmas Flat Rate $22,000
New Years Flat Rate $25,000
HALF-BOARD RATES (7/4/3 BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): $150 off / person
***3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense***
***Does not combine with child discounts***
CHILD DISCOUNT: $250 off for each child age 15 and under.
***Age is based on the charter date NOT the date of booking***
*** Max discount - 4 children***
LESS THAN 6 NIGHT CHARTERS DIVIDE BY 6 RULE: (Rate / 6 X #Nights)
***(Rate divided by 6N X number of nights*** For 6 nights divide rate by 7 X 6N.
Sleep Aboard $1,000
***Half board and / or children's discounts do not apply when using special discounted rates***

Availability

To find the best dates for your charter, call us in our South Florida office at (954) 980-9281, toll free at (888) 670-6884 or fill out our Quick Request Form.

Calendar

Highlighted dates are booked, on hold, or unavailable. We may be able to challenge the dates on hold. Please contact us for details. All other dates not highlighted are available. You can use the arrow icons to navigate through the months.

Dates Color Key

If no color is noted on calendar or in the detailed list below, the dates are available for your charter. Dates can change quickly, so please contact us as soon as possible to begin booking your charter. Highlighted colors mean:

Booked (Booked by another client group already)

Hold (Held by another client group, not yet booked, and can be challenged)

Locations

Location Details: Better Days is located at American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook on the east end of St. Thomas

Summer Base Port: USVI

Summer Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leewards

Winter Base Port: USVI

Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands

Preferred Pickups: American Yacht Harbor

Other Pickups: USVI

Turnaround: 24 Hrs.

Reviews from our Carefree Clients

A family that we booked aboard 50' Catamaran Better Days in April, 2019 said:

Hi Lynne. Our trip aboard Better Days could not have been any better! We had such a wonderful time. Taylor and Margaret were an excellent crew choice for our family. The boat was roomy, comfortable and kept immaculate! We loved it!

Both Taylor and Margaret were warm, friendly, and professional. They made us feel very welcome and right at home on the boat. Margaret's meals were all delicious and healthy. We thoroughly enjoyed our charcuterie boards in the evenings after a full day of fun and activities. Her crab cakes were awesome as well. It was also such a treat to be able to go diving almost every day in those beautiful waters. Both Taylor and Margaret made sure our gear was set up and taken down after the dives. We really felt spoiled. What a treat! This trip was the first time we've had a vacation we I could truly relax and enjoy every moment with no worries about cooking and cleaning. We would definitely choose them again in the future.!

Thanks again for your guidance and expertise in helping us pick the right boat and a crew that feels like family now. We'll be back!

Lisa P., North Carolina

A group of couples that we booked aboard 50' Catamaran Better Days (previously called White House) in February, 2019 said:

It was amazing. Taylor and Margaret were wonderful. I cannot believe how much there was for them to do and how gracefully they handled all of our needs and requests. The boat was spotless and was kept that way for the entirety of our trip. Food and drink were incredible and ample. (Remind Margaret to get me those recipes. I gave her a list!)

We have no complaints or concerns. It was a trip of a lifetime, and we were so fortunate to have spent it with Taylor and Margaret. Please put us on the mailing list!!

Mike and LaVonne H., Wisconsin

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First and foremost our crew was absolutely wonderful. Your company should be proud to have such professional individuals working for you.

They were so accommodating and always worked to ensure that the trip was what we were wanting it to be for all the couples.

Margaret did a wonderful job with her dishes she was able to whip up in such a limited space. Being the main cook in our home and knowing how

Limited she was with her cooking/prep area I was absolutely amazed with every dish that came out of that kitchen being so beautifully presented and tasting absolutely marvelous

As though it was made in a very fine restaurant.

Taylor worked his buns off. He had some mechanical issues he had to deal with on the boat, but it never took him away to ensuring the agenda was met for the day.

He didn't let it rattle him too, and he was always very professional in working through the boat issues and getting it all figured out so that the trip continued on its journey.

I have absolutely no complaints about our trip.

It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience and there were no regrets from our end.

Margaret and Taylor did a marvelous job and I can't say enough good things about them, your company should be proud.

Steve S., Wisconsin

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We are on our way home to Wyoming, where it is cold and snowing. We enjoyed our time on the White House and all the things we were able to fit into a week. Taylor and Margaret did a excellent job I always felt as if we were in very capable hands. The food was good and the drinks were great. Would definitely go back!

Tracy K., Wyoming

A group of couples that we booked aboard 50' Catamaran Better Days (previously called White House) in July, 2018 said:

Our group of 6 spent the most wonderful week aboard The White House with Ryan and Jill. The boat was beautiful, clean and very roomy. Jill's cuisine was to die for - especially her homemade Maryland style crab cakes! Our itinerary was perfect, and allowed for us to be flexible and visit as many of the hot spots as possible. Our favorite day was spent exploring Anegada and having giant lobsters for dinner at the Wonky Dog. Overall this was the trip of a lifetime, and I cannot wait to do it again! Thank you Lynne for all of your help in finding the best boat/crew for our group! Everything was perfect!

Please let me know if I can provide anything else! We truly loved every moment of this trip, and I wouldn't be surprised if we looked to do this trip again soon.

Cheers!

Abby S., Virginia

Crew

Genuine hospitality and contagious enthusiasm for the islands are what Margaret and Taylor are all about. Having sailed their 30’ monohull extensively from Maine to Grenada and lived aboard while exploring the Virgin Islands, they know how to turn the dream of a sailing adventure into a reality.

Taylor grew up in Central Virginia, splitting summers between living on the lake driving ski boats and traveling in the family RV to every state with a road to it. After earning a business degree from Appalachian State University with honors, Taylor started pursuing his passion for living. Playing in a touring rock band transitioned to trekking in South America, which led to bartending in Breckenridge, Colorado. After a few years of the ski bum life, the dream of setting off for points unknown in a sailboat started to form. He jumped head first into sailing, taking American Sailing Association courses, walking the docks for crew work, completing safety certifications, and before he knew it he was working day sailing charters in the Virgin Islands.

Margaret also hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and has sailboat chartering in her blood from her Dad, who captained classic windjammers in Maine. She began traveling internationally early on and developed a love for traditional recipes and an appreciation for the way a good meal can bring families and friends together. An ambitious explorer as well, Margaret attended the National Outdoor Leadership school before earning her bachelors degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. She is a certified yoga teacher and recently returned to where she received her training in India, joining a month long motorcycle expedition over the highest drivable passes in the Himalayas.

Despite being raised less than an hour apart and sharing so many passions, the two didn’t meet until they were both living in Colorado. Shortly there after their dream of sailing the islands took off and they moved to Saint John where they worked day sailing charters and eco kayak tours. After that season they bought their sailboat and began cruising full time, meshing into a dynamic team afloat. Having guests aboard ignited their passion for sharing the good life with others and providing a truly bespoke charter.
Margaret and Taylor offer a vacation experience informed by years of local knowledge and a menu of their favorite island recipes personally gathered from the Bahamas to Grenada. From diving for conch that are later served up as fritters to helping someone catch their first wave surfing, providing lasting memories in one of the world’s most special places is something this team never tires of. Together they bring personalized service and engagement, with true authenticity and passion for sharing the island experience with others.

Genuine hospitality and contagious enthusiasm for the islands are what Margaret and Taylor are all about. Having sailed their 30’ monohull extensively from Maine to Grenada and lived aboard while exploring the Virgin Islands, they know how to turn the dream of a sailing adventure into a reality.

Taylor grew up in Central Virginia, splitting summers between living on the lake driving ski boats and traveling in the family RV to every state with a road to it. After earning a business degree from Appalachian State University with honors, Taylor started pursuing his passion for livingRead More

In honor of her mother, Margaret prepares this traditional french dessert with love - a rich custard base + a contrasting layer of hard caramel

Contact Us

At Carefree Yacht Charters®, we specialize in arranging extraordinary crewed yacht charters in the BVI as well as other Caribbean destinations. For full details, call us in our South Florida office at (954) 980-9281, toll free at (888) 670-6884 or fill out our Quick Request Form.